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Lighting the way: Phoenix Pass needs volunteer help to finish project
Last Updated: 12:22 AM 03/13/10 - CONYERS — A paint brush or a shovel is all residents need next Saturday to help organizers move closer to putting Rockdale County’s first transitional housing development into operation. Be the first to comment
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Dugan leaving school board after 15 years

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Last Updated: 12:19 AM 03/13/10 - CONYERS — The Rockdale County Board of Education will have at least one new member next year.
Jeff Dugan, who has served on the school board since 1995, announced Thursday that he will not seek a fifth term this year. (Full Story)

Banquet to help youths

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Last Updated: 12:16 AM 03/13/10 - CONYERS — This marks the 22nd year for the annual Freedom Fund Banquet, but it will also be a year of firsts as event organizers put a revived focus on local youth. (Full Story)

Continuance denied in cruelty case

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Last Updated: 12:15 AM 03/13/10 - CONYERS — Despite requests from defense attorneys and no objections from the District Attorney’s Office, Rockdale County Superior Court Judge Sidney Nation denied a request Thursday for a continuance for a cruelty to children case. (Full Story)

Wreck snarls rush hour traffic

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Last Updated: 12:14 AM 03/13/10 - A wreck involving a DeKalb County Police vehicle stalled early morning traffic on Ga. Highway 138 for nearly an hour Friday. (Full Story)

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Veteran recalls World War II battle
This is the second year that George Sweat, Sr., will not be planning on a reunion with other members of his World War II Marine unit. Survivors from his unit have dwindled to four, he thinks.
Trio to perform Schubert at Spivey Hall
Franz Schubert’s piano trios in B-flat major and E-flat major are considered, by many musicians, to be among the most technically challenging pieces in all of piano-trio literature. On March 20, concert pianist, Wu Han, and one half of the Grammy-award winning Emerson String Quartet — cellist, David Finckel, and violinist, Philip Setzer — will perform them at Spivey Hall.
Spa shut down amid prostitution allegations
Police raided a Henry County spa Thursday, arresting employees for what authorities described as prostitution offenses.
Donation to provide paramedics with wireless ability
Up until now, cardiologists receiving heart attack and stroke victims at Southern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) would have to wait until the patient arrived at the Emergency Department to review vital diagnostic information.
Mistrial declared after alleged Facebook request
A man accused in a 2006 Clayton County shooting death is back in jail, after his bond was revoked over a Facebook message he allegedly sent to a juror hearing evidence in his trial.
Clayton parents indicted in separate cruelty cases
A Clayton County grand jury has indicted a Hampton man who, authorities allege, beat his 17-month-old son so severely the child was put on life support, and ultimately died.

Judges up next for cuts
LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett would lose a judge under a proposal at the Gold Dome to help balance the state budget.
U.S. 29 reopens after gas explosion
TUCKER — Five days after a build up of methane gas in a utility vault caused an explosion underneath U.S. Highway 29, crews were able to reopen the southbound lanes Thursday evening.
Cox proposes raising lottery ticket prices for schools
ATLANTA — State schools Superintendent Kathy Cox called Friday for lottery ticket prices to be raised to help pay for K-12 education in Georgia.
Guts and glory: Norcross girls claim state title
Diamond DeShields probably summed up Friday night’s Class AAAAA state girls basketball game best and most succinctly. “It all came down to free throws,” the 6-foot-2 freshman said. “Free throws and rebounds win championships.”
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Gwinnett Heat wheelchair team chases state basketball title
The Gwinnett Heat earned their trip to today’s state championship game against the Atlanta Wolfpack at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Like all state title contenders, they earned the big stage.
Hung jury in therapy sex trial
LAWRENCEVILLE — A stymied jury couldn’t decide this week whether former psychotherapist Cliff Tillery acted criminally in having sex with a patient during in-office sessions in 2007.

Veteran recalls World War II battle
This is the second year that George Sweat, Sr., will not be planning on a reunion with other members of his World War II Marine unit. Survivors from his unit have dwindled to four, he thinks.
Trio to perform Schubert at Spivey Hall
Franz Schubert’s piano trios in B-flat major and E-flat major are considered, by many musicians, to be among the most technically challenging pieces in all of piano-trio literature. On March 20, concert pianist, Wu Han, and one half of the Grammy-award winning Emerson String Quartet — cellist, David Finckel, and violinist, Philip Setzer — will perform them at Spivey Hall.
Spa shut down amid prostitution allegations
Police raided a Henry County spa Thursday, arresting employees for what authorities described as prostitution offenses.
Donation to provide paramedics with wireless ability
Up until now, cardiologists receiving heart attack and stroke victims at Southern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) would have to wait until the patient arrived at the Emergency Department to review vital diagnostic information.
Mistrial declared after alleged Facebook request
A man accused in a 2006 Clayton County shooting death is back in jail, after his bond was revoked over a Facebook message he allegedly sent to a juror hearing evidence in his trial.
Clayton parents indicted in separate cruelty cases
A Clayton County grand jury has indicted a Hampton man who, authorities allege, beat his 17-month-old son so severely the child was put on life support, and ultimately died.

Chamber of Commerce holds 2010 Awards Banquet
The Butts County Chamber of Commerce held a festive celebration of the Butts County community and of the special people who make it a community to celebrate at the Fellowship Hall of Jackson United Methodist Church on Saturday evening.
Beauty and poise highlighted at annual Miss JHS Pageant
Seventeen young ladies took the stage on Saturday evening, February 27, and filled the Rufus Adams Auditorium with their contagious confidence and zest for life. Proud mothers and fathers, extended family, friends and other admirers filled the audience to support them as they showcased their fashion, public speaking, and stage presence talents.
No indictment reached against Overbey
On Aug. 3, 2009, Maj. Mike Overbey resigned his position with the Butts County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), citing personal reasons. His resignation was effective immediately.
Kicking off the Great American Clean-up of Butts County
Everyone hates trash; everyone wants someone else to do something about it. But roadways, parks, and lakesides only get cleaned up--and stay clean--when the members of a community pull together to make it happen.
Newspaper's parent company has new name
Southern Community Newspapers Incorporated is the new name of the parent company of the Jackson Progress-Argus.
Community Collaborative works to improve Butts County's Quality of Life
According to University of Georgia statistics, Butts County's per capita income in 2007 was $23,944. The state's per capita income was $33, 499.

Moving forward: Remember to set clocks ahead, check smoke alarms
The Newton County Fire Service is reminding residents when they “spring forward” Saturday night to change their clocks, it is a good time to make sure smoke alarms are in working order.
Court cuts won’t hurt Newton
A proposal to cut 19 Superior Court judge positions by State Sen. Mitch Seabaugh, R-Sharpsburg, would not affect the Alcovy Judicial Circuit covering Newton and Walton counties.
Opponents of drag strip still worried
Opponents of a proposed drag strip in Social Circle are unmoved by the property owner’s offer to redesign his plans.
BOE: Students might not get school agendas
Schools may not provide Newton County students with agendas next school year in an effort to save money.
Covington post office up for national award
The Covington branch of the U.S. Postal Service is one of 67 Georgia employers nominated by an employee for the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the U.S. government for outstanding support of National Guard and Reserve service members.
Rooting for the Rams
Newton basketball fans head to the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Thursday to cheer the boys team on to victory as the Rams face Milton in the semifinals. The AAAAA championship will be decided tonight. See Sports on Page 1B of today’s Newton Citizen for full coverage of Thursday’s game.



	Best Bites Dinner of the Month Club’s January winner, Lisa Gray of Covington, left, is presented with a $20 Best Bites Gift Certificate to Zaxby's, 9132 Covington By Pass Rd., Covington, by Omar Liverman, right, the restaurant's general manager.	Bargain Sites Dinner of the Month Club’s February winner, Kathy Porter of Conyers, center, is presented with a $20 Bargain Sites Gift Certificate to Sharon's Southern Cuisine, 951 Railroad St. NW, Olde Town Conyers, by Sandra Ward, left, of Colony Properties Realty, and Sharon Sacterwhite, right, the restaurant’s owner.
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